Comparative Effects of Plyometric and Isotonic Strengthening Exercises of Lower Extremity Among F… (NCT05981586) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparative Effects of Plyometric and Isotonic Strengthening Exercises of Lower Extremity Among Field Tennis Players
Pakistan30 participantsStarted 2022-11-07
Plain-language summary
The Study design will be randomized clinical trial.This study will be conducted in Pakistan Sports Board, Lahore. The study will be completed within duration of eight to ten months after the approval of synopsis. Sample size will be thirty tennis players.Non-probability Convenient sampling will be used to recruit the individuals for the study and then the randomization will be done by lottery method to divide the individuals into two strengthening exercise group. One group is given Plyometric strengthening exercise plan for 5 weeks along with Tennis specific training and on the other hand isotonic strengthening exercise plan for 5 weeks with Tennis specific training and after that their pre and post values will be measured on SPSS version 25. The objective of this study is to Determine Comparative Effects of Plyometric and Isotonic Strengthening Exercises on Speed, Agility and balance of lower extremity among field Tennis Players
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 35 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Racquet Sports Athletes (Tennis,Badminton,Squash,Table Tennis)
* Both Right and Left handers are included
Exclusion Criteria:
* Lower Extremity Injuries (Fractures,Achilles Tendinitis,Muscle Strain etc)
* Lower Extremity Deformities
* Other Systemic Disorders
* Cricket Players
* Sprinters
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial compared plyometric exercises versus isotonic strengthening exercises for lower extremity problems in tennis players — given my specific condition and activity level, which of these two approaches does my doctor think would be more appropriate for me to explore?
2Since this study measured agility with a T-Test, balance with the Star Excursion Test, and speed with a 20-meter sprint test, would my doctor recommend I get a baseline assessment in these same areas so we can track whether any exercise program is actually helping me?
3This trial is now completed — has my doctor seen the published results, and do the findings suggest one exercise type produced meaningfully better outcomes for lower extremity problems in active players like me?
4Since this was a non-drug exercise study with no listed phase, the safety profile is likely different from a pharmaceutical trial, but I'd still want to ask: were there any injury risks or contraindications associated with plyometric training that my doctor thinks I should be aware of before starting a similar program?
5Would my doctor suggest I try standard physical therapy for my lower extremity problem first, or does the evidence from this kind of comparative trial make it worth discussing a more structured plyometric or isotonic program right away?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.